There’s something deeply comforting about a cookie that feels like a warm hug from your grandma — especially when it’s dusted in powdered sugar and melts in your mouth like snow.
These Classic Snowball Cookies, also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies, are a beloved Southern staple — and if your boyfriend grew up in Kentucky, you already know: these aren’t just cookies… they’re tradition.
Rich with butter, studded with toasted pecans, and rolled twice in confectioners’ sugar (once before baking, once after), they’re tender, nutty, and impossibly festive.
Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you want to say, “I made this just for you.”
Let’s bake something sweet, simple, and full of love. 💛
🌟 Why You’ll Love These Snowball Cookies
✅ Only 6 ingredients – Pantry staples only
✅ Naturally gluten-free option – Easy swap!
✅ Melts-in-your-mouth texture – No chew, no crunch, just buttery bliss
✅ Make-ahead magic – Tastes better after 1–2 days
✅ Festive & gift-ready – Looks beautiful on trays or in tins
This isn’t just dessert — it’s Southern elegance in bite-sized form.
❄️ Classic Snowball Cookies
Makes ~30 cookies | Prep: 15 min | Bake: 18–20 min | Chill: 30 min | Total: ~1 hr
🛒 Ingredients
